Creating a Community Emergency Plan

Tool/Resource

Date added: 28/02/2017

Three part guidance on 'why' communities should prepare for emergencies, 'how' they can prepare and 'implementing' an emergency plan.

What could you do yourself or with others to help your community be better prepared for risks like flooding and severe weather? Ready Scotland have lots of suggestions from supporting some of the work already happening in your area, or looking to establish something new, such as a Community Emergency Plan.

Creating a Community Emergency Plan is a web-based guidance developed by Ready Scotland. Split into three parts, it explains 'why' communities should have a plan and prepare for emergencies, 'how' to get started with your plan and what tools you’ll need to write and 'implement' an emergency plan.